Durga Visarjan 2025: On the conclusion of Sharadiya Navratri, the idol and urn of Goddess Durga are immersed on Vijayadashami. However, many times people inadvertently make some mistakes that are considered inauspicious. Let’s know the rules for immersion of Durga.
Durga Visarjan 2025: The idol is immersed on the tenth day after devotion and worship of Goddess Durga for nine days in Sharadiya Navratri. Also known as Vijayadashami, this day is a symbol of the victory of good over evil. On this day, devotees give farewell to Goddess Durga and along with idol immersion, Kalash immersion also has special significance. Let us know what should be kept in mind during immersion and what is the correct method of immersion.
Why is the idol immersion done?
During Navratri, devotees establish Goddess Durga in their homes or pandals and worship, fasting and worship for nine days. On the day of Dashami, it is believed that Goddess Durga departs for Mount Kailash and blesses the devotees of welfare. The idol immersion is a symbol of the fact that the goddess is returning to her abode and the devotees will restore her next year.
Do not make these mistakes while immersing the idol
Fragmented idol immersion
If the idol is fragmented or damaged before immersion, immerse it with full legal and respect.
Extinguish the unbroken light yourself
During Navratri, the unbroken Jyoti ignited should not be extinguished before immersion. After the worship ends, take out the light and keep it safe. The remaining oil or ghee can be used in the next puja or havan.
Apologies to the goddess
Before immersion, worship Goddess Durga and pray for any mistake during worship. it’s mandatory. Chant this mantra during immersion- Aavahanam na Janami, Naiv Janami Pujanam. Immersion nor life, apologetic God. This mantra is chanted to apologize during immersion, in which you say, O God, I do not know the call, worship or immersion, please forgive me.
Importance of urn immersion
Along with the installation of the idol, a urn is also installed, which is considered a symbol of the Goddess. It is filled with coconut, mango or Ashoka leaves and water. During Navratri, this Kalash is considered the center of energy and power of the Goddess Maa.
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The correct method of urn immersion
Worship the Kalash before idol immersion. Sprinkle water filled in the urn at a basil plant or any holy place of the house. Flow coconut and leaves at the immersion site. The Kalash can be purified with Ganga water and kept in the house; It is considered auspicious.
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It is believed that if the method of immersion of idol and urn is followed properly, there is a habitat of happiness, prosperity, peace and power in the house. In addition, Goddess Durga fulfills the wishes of the devotees and protects the family from bad and negative energy.
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